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The Gen 2 offers a 1600 MIN FOM while the Gen 3, much like the L3 GPNVG, offers a 1792 MIN FOM. The Gen 2 SNR is generally 25+ and the Gen 3 SNR is generally 28+ as a baseline. The overall system quality is comparative to about 90-95% of what the $47,000 GPNVG would provide at a much greater cost savings. These units have 100° FOV vs the GPNVG 97° as well. All units are built on our Hoffman ANV-126A and diopters set with a dioptometer. Please note that this system requires special equipment and can not be built by "homebuilders" or those without BOTH a Hoffman ANV-126A & Dioptometers, you need both. For battery pack they use the same BNVD Cold Weather Pack the BNVD-1431 MKII does, so x4 AA and built in strobe.
Gen 2
Generation 2 night vision devices display a clean and bright image with good resolution, while providing a useful range of ~200 yards depending on the model. Commonly used for professional purposes, especially law enforcement, they can operate passively (without the use of an IR illuminator), have full field of view (no distorted image on outer one third of viewing area like Gen 1), and are not as susceptible to “blooming” (image distortion caused by bright lights) as Gen 1 devices. Life expectancy of a Gen 2 device is about 5,000 hours of use.
Gen 3
Generation 3 is currently the best night vision on the market. Gen 3 devices have the best resolution, cleanest and brightest images, best low-light performance, and best reliability/durability. The range is 300+ yards depending on model, and Gen 3 night vision is ideal for operating without the use of IR illumination on covert operations. The life expectancy of a Gen 3 device is 10,000+ hours.